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Updated on: Mar 2023
How to Create and Embrace Equity at the Workplace
Diversity & Inclusion

How to Create and Embrace Equity at the Workplace

Diversity in the workplace is a familiar concept to many companies but in recent years the term “Equity” is taking the forefront of boardroom conversations. And more often the question is raised as to why Equity is Important and critical to the business. And the simple answer to my mind is when the business does […]

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Allyship at Workplace: How to be an Authentic Ally?
Diversity & Inclusion

Allyship at Workplace: How to be an Authentic Ally?

According to Wikipedia, Allyship is defined as an English-language neologism used in contemporary social justice activism to describe efforts by groups of people to advance the interests of marginalized groups both in society at large and in particular social contexts. In the context of workplaces, Allies consist of the majority. This could vary from country […]

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Reward and Recognition Trends for 2023
Compensation & Benefits

Reward and Recognition Trends for 2023

Robust employee reward and recognition programs have always been crucial for attracting, retaining, and supporting high-quality talent and employee performance, but never more so than in wake of COVID-19-incited labour upheavals. The latest Gallup report shows only 36% of employees are engaged at work, and a new study from BCG cites rewards and recognition as […]

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Top Employee Benefits Trends -2023
Compensation & Benefits

Top Employee Benefits Trends -2023

Employee benefits refer to non-wage compensation that employers offer to their employees as part of their overall compensation package. Benefits are designed to provide additional value to employees beyond their salary or hourly pay, and can include a wide range of offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks. Employee […]

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Top Compensation & Rewards Challenges for 2023
Compensation & Benefits

Top Compensation & Rewards Challenges for 2023

Compensation and rewards play a huge role in attracting, motivating, and retaining talent. Consider Abraham Maslow’s classic Need Hierarchy Theory which suggests that everyone is motivated by five essential requirements. While this ofcourse means that different people may be at different levels of each bucket of needs, however, it also affirms that the importance of […]

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Incentive & Variable Pay Trends in 2023 and Beyond
Compensation & Benefits

Incentive & Variable Pay Trends in 2023 and Beyond

“Our wellness benefit amount is doubled”, said my niece with a glint in her eyes. Talk to any Gen Z or a Millennial and they prefer a compensation package that fits their ever-evolving needs; and as we know, everyone’s needs and preferences are different. Therefore, for an organization to attract the best talent, they need to […]

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Moonlighting: Unwelcome Workforce Challenge
Culture & Behaviour

Moonlighting: Unwelcome Workforce Challenge

The phrase “Moonlighting” is the term used to refer to working a covert job, especially at night. Employees would decide to work “under the moonlight,” or at night, after completing their day shifts at their principal job. Working a second job after regular business hours is known as moonlighting. As a result, an individual may […]

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Top Compensation Trends for 2023
Compensation & Benefits

Top Compensation Trends for 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the compensation landscape, with several notable changes taking place. The pandemic forced many organizations to adopt flexible work arrangements, such as remote work or flexible schedules, in order to maintain business continuity. As a result, many employees have come to expect more flexibility in their work […]

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Designing Compensation that Drives Performance
Compensation & Benefits

Designing Compensation that Drives Performance

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, designing a compensation package that drives performance has become a critical challenge for organizations. This refers to the tangible reward given to employees in recognition of their time, hard work, and impact on the company. A thoughtfully crafted compensation system is vital to attract and retain top performers. It […]

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Unleashing Employee Potential in the Present Time
Culture & Behaviour

Unleashing Employee Potential in the Present Time

Originating from Late Latin potentials, meaning “power” Potential generally refers to a currently unrealized ability. Since time immemorial, the concept of ‘human potential’ has fascinated both practitioners and leaders alike. Though it is believed that it is the potential that sets the upper limit for all individuals in the workplace, however now it is the time in […]

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Productivity improvement is not about working harder or faster
Performance Management System

Productivity improvement is not about working harder or faster

Better Reflect and Rapid, Than Fast and Furious! Productivity improvement is not about working harder or faster. It may not even be just about working smarter if one is too individual focussed. We sometimes forget that competition is not inside the organization. It is out there! Therefore, making it imperative to collaborate and work as […]

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Top 5 Ways to Improve Employee Productivity
Performance Management System

Top 5 Ways to Improve Employee Productivity

Post-COVID-19 our daily lives have changed considerably. The past months have brought many challenges; hybrid work culture, work-life balance, and employees’ well-being gained humongous buzz. Over a period of time, the role of HR has evolved exceedingly, and now there lies greater responsibility on the shoulder of HR to connect the dots. Improving and measuring […]

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